Education Blog

A Blog for Educators and Families

A Blog for Educators and Families exists to offer resources for teachers and caregivers interested in unique ways to make history come alive in the classroom or at home. Written by the educators at the Ohio History Connection, we will explore events throughout history, provide resources you can incorporate into your daily lesson plans, and share why we love learning about the past.

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November 14, 2023

Bring Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks World Heritage Sites to Your Students

This writer was traveling in Iceland last week and stopped by Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. When I chatted with their staff and told them I worked as a historian in Ohio, they immediately responded “Oh, you just got a new World Heritage site last month! Congratulations!” News travels fast if, even […]

October 10, 2023

Lessons from the Past: Technology in the Classroom

Discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, from the ethics of AI to its usefulness and pitfalls. Professionals worldwide are grappling with its strengths and dangers in their field. And the question on many educators’ minds today is, does AI belong in the classroom? To imagine a path forward with this latest technological […]

September 12, 2023

Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month – Part 2

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place each year from September 15 to October 15, commemorating the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. With celebrations of all shapes and sizes across the U.S., this Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to engage students in learning and discussion about the contributions and history of Hispanic Americans and […]

August 15, 2023